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New tax on mobile devices threatens digital inclusion in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Development30 December 2020

Critics fear the new tax--the Mobile Device Registry--will reverse the trend of growth in mobile device usage and threaten freedom of expression in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Taking down statues: France confronts its colonial and slave trade past

Equatorial Guinea27 June 2020

Amid global action against racism, France has been divided for several weeks over what to do about statues of historical figures that are connected to slavery and colonialism.

COVID-19, locusts and floods: East Africa's triple dilemma

Ethiopia4 May 2020

East Africa's "triple threat" — the coronavirus, locusts, and floods — are not mutually exclusive. In fact, each is inextricably linked.

COVID-19 revives grim history of medical experimentation in Africa

Nigeria11 April 2020

Africa 'is not a testing lab' for a COVID-19 vaccine. The debate over human testing in clinical trials speaks to a grim history of medical experimentation and exploitation in Africa.

As Ebola outbreak ends, coronavirus begins in DR Congo

Development22 March 2020

While DR Congo has proclaimed the end of Ebola, it now faces its first cases of COVID-19. Will lessons learned from Ebola help combat the novel coronavirus?

A ‘sweet’ deal: Sugar war ends between Tanzania and Uganda after years-long embargo

Burundi9 March 2020

After a years-long ban on sugar imports from Uganda, Tanzania announced that it would open up trade on a government-to-government basis, strengthening ties within the East African Community.

8 West African countries rename currency in historic break from France — but colonial-era debts persist

Benin24 December 2019

Changing the CFA franc to "Eco" does not change the fact that many West African countries are still locked in a legacy of debt to France in its colonial-era deposit system.

2019: A year of flipping scripts and changing narratives in Africa

Gambia18 December 2019

2019, a year of changing narratives in Africa: Revolutions. Internet shutdowns. Tree-planting. Migration. Feminist songs. Media crackdowns. Cyclones and climate change. Opposition rising. Cultural icons dying. Illness, cures, and healing.

Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum: The Congolese scientist behind the cure for Ebola

Guinea28 August 2019

This African scientist discovered the cure for Ebola. Will his name be as widely shared as news about the disease itself?

DRC Ebola outbreak spreads to neighboring Uganda, activating rapid preparedness response

Uganda13 June 2019

Uganda has prepared for this moment: Three confirmed cases activate a strong Ebola response system of detection and prevention. Is this a "public health emergency of international concern"?

Burundian troop withdrawal from Somalia leads to another diplomatic standoff

Burundi6 March 2019

Amidst Burundi's ongoing political and economic crisis, funding from international peacekeeping missions is a significant source of foreign currency. Now, AMISOM has asked Burundi to reduce their troops from Somalia.

Will Felix Tshisekedi bring an end to turmoil in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Governance26 February 2019

President Felix Tshisekedi said that the court's confirmation of his win was a victory for the entire country and promised to build a nation of unity, peace and security.

Angola expels thousands of Congolese migrants in crackdown on illegal diamond mining

Angola14 December 2018

"Suddenly, on Monday, we saw youths from the Chokwe community with Angolan policemen starting to burn the homes of those perceived to be foreigners."

DRC's Joseph Kabila Isolated as Delays to Organise the 2018 Elections Continue

Citizen Media28 March 2018

This three-day protest was an opportunity for the opposition to show their support for the organisation of "credible and transparent" elections.

Uncertainty Surrounds the Upcoming Election in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Citizen Media22 March 2018

The coming months will be critical for the elections. Will President Kabila respect the existing electoral calendar?

As Critiques of UN Peacekeeping Missions Grow, Africa Seeks Peace on its own Terms

Cote d'Ivoire19 November 2017

UN troops on the ground have kept many countries in conflict from falling into total disarray. Yet, Africa seeks strategies to secure peace and stability on its own terms.

When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Wrong Words

Myanmar (Burma)24 May 2017

The story of how a photo of a horrific accident in the Democratic Republic of Congo seven years ago took on a life of its own. WARNING: Contains violent images.

For Refugees in Seattle, Rising Rents Mean the Search for Home Isn’t Over

North America14 May 2017

As rents rise in Seattle on the US west coast, Congolese refugees are facing the very real threat of homelessness.

That Fake U.S. Embassy in Ghana Issued Real Visas for a Decade

North America18 December 2016

For ten years, a U.S. embassy operated quietly in Accra, the capital of the West African country of Ghana. But the embassy wasn't an embassy at all.

Refugees in the US Keep Musical Traditions Alive With Kids’ Songs

North America10 December 2016

A folklorist at the Erie Art Museum in the US state of Pennsylvania dreamed up the idea: helping refugees gain work skills while working with them to preserve their songs.

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Stories about D.R. of Congo

New tax on mobile devices threatens digital inclusion in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Taking down statues: France confronts its colonial and slave trade past

COVID-19, locusts and floods: East Africa's triple dilemma

COVID-19 revives grim history of medical experimentation in Africa

As Ebola outbreak ends, coronavirus begins in DR Congo

A ‘sweet’ deal: Sugar war ends between Tanzania and Uganda after years-long embargo

8 West African countries rename currency in historic break from France — but colonial-era debts persist

2019: A year of flipping scripts and changing narratives in Africa

Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum: The Congolese scientist behind the cure for Ebola

DRC Ebola outbreak spreads to neighboring Uganda, activating rapid preparedness response

Burundian troop withdrawal from Somalia leads to another diplomatic standoff

Will Felix Tshisekedi bring an end to turmoil in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Angola expels thousands of Congolese migrants in crackdown on illegal diamond mining

DRC's Joseph Kabila Isolated as Delays to Organise the 2018 Elections Continue

Uncertainty Surrounds the Upcoming Election in the Democratic Republic of Congo

As Critiques of UN Peacekeeping Missions Grow, Africa Seeks Peace on its own Terms

When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Wrong Words

For Refugees in Seattle, Rising Rents Mean the Search for Home Isn’t Over

That Fake U.S. Embassy in Ghana Issued Real Visas for a Decade

Refugees in the US Keep Musical Traditions Alive With Kids’ Songs

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